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Nowadays, people remember those who were lost in the war by holding a two-minute silence and by wearing a red poppy.

Plymouth will come together in a number of special ways - here's everything we know about the plans the city has in store for the occasion.

Remembrance Sunday events on Plymouth Hoe

The annual Remembrance service will remember all those who lost their lives in both World Wars and in all conflicts (Image: John Allen)

Early morning

6am: A lone piper will play ‘Battle’s O’er’ at the Royal Naval War Memorial as the Union Flag is raised on the Belvedere.

More than 1,000 pipers will play the tune in other locations at the same time, as part of the international ‘Battle’s Over’ commemoration. The Lord Mayor will be at the Royal Naval Memorial.

Late morning

11am: A two-minute silence will take place at the Royal Naval Memorial, marking the start of the city’s annual remembrance service.

Wreaths will be laid, before the Bishop of Exeter leads a service lasting around 20 minutes.

The processional party will then move to the Civilian Memorial in Lockyer Street, where the Bishop of Exeter will say a prayer.

Wreaths will be laid by the Lord Mayor, Flag Officer Sea Training (on behalf of the armed services), the Chief Superintendent of Plymouth and Luke Pollard MP (on behalf of the city’s Members of Parliament), followed by representatives from various emergency services and organisations.

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Lord Mayor of Plymouth, Councillor Sam Davey, said: “Remembrance Day is always an important date but this year’s is particularly significant, as we mark 100 years since the end of the Great War.

"Plymouth is very proud to be playing a part in this historic international commemoration, recognising the enormous contribution and sacrifice made by all those men and women who served in this and all other conflicts.”

What about parking arrangements?

Wreaths will be laid in honour of all those who lost their lives in conflict (Image: John Allen)

Members of the public are being reminded that parking around the Hoe is limited.

Some spaces will be available on the Hoe Promenade for blue badge holders but this will be on a first come, first served basis.

Evening

6pm: Civic dignitaries and military representatives will gather on the Hoe again for an evening Battle’s Over event, including a ‘Beat Retreat’ and Sunset ceremony with The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines.

The Ensign will be lowered on the Hoe promenade as Sunset is sounded, shortly before 7pm.